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People of the Screen - How Evangelicals Created the Digital Bible and How It Shapes Their Reading of Scripture (Hardcover)
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People of the Screen - How Evangelicals Created the Digital Bible and How It Shapes Their Reading of Scripture (Hardcover)
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People of the Screen traces the history of Bible software app
development, showing the unique and powerful role evangelical
entrepreneurs and coders have played in shaping its functionality
and how their choices in turn shape the reading habits of millions
of people around the world. Examining advancements in Bible
software from the first desktop applications to pioneering Bible
websites, to mobile apps and virtual experiences, this book argues
that evangelical creators have a distinct orientation toward
societal change and technology called "Hopeful Entrepreneurial
Pragmatism" (HEP). This uniquely positions them to lead the digital
Bible market, imbuing their creations with evangelical ways of
understanding the nature and purpose of Scripture. This book offers
a blend of historical research, interviews with developers, and
field work with digital and print Bible readers, offering a nuanced
look at the interconnected ecosystem of publishers, developers,
pastors, institutions, and software companies. But instead of
painting a picture of digital Bibles replacing print Bibles, author
John Dyer shows that the future of Bible engagement involves
readers using a mix of print, audio, and screens to suit their
needs and community. He shows that sometimes the God of the page
seems to say different things than the God of the screen,
suggesting that we are still in the early stages of a multimedia
approach to scripture.
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